Detectives ask public for help in finding Fort Pierce man accused of attempted murder

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A 24-year-old Fort Pierce man is suspected in the attempted slaying of a man found bleeding in the middle of a street at night north of Fort Pierce, and sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in locating him.

Detectives are looking for Donairus J. Johnson, 24, whom they think may have shot Jason Rainey, 34, in the 2700 block of Kingsley Drive on March 3.

Johnson is being sought on a warrant for attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon and retaliation against a witness, victim or informant.

Johnson's current address is unknown, officials said.

Sheriff's officials wouldn't elaborate on the charge of retaliation or discuss the case involved.

Johnson was in the Brevard Correctional Institution until 2008 for selling cocaine and marijuana and possession of marijuana in St. Lucie County in 2006, according to court documents. His current cases include a misdemeanor battery and DUI in 2010, according to the State Attorney's Office.

Rainey was shot about 1:40 a.m. and deputies found him lying on the pavement in a residential neighborhood. Rainey continues to recover from bullet wounds.

Johnson has black hair, green eyes and is 6 feet, 1 inch tall. Anyone with information might be eligible for a cash award if the tip results in Johnson's arrest.

People may call Treasure Coast Crimestoppers at 800-273-8477 or visit tcwatch.org to leave a tip.